Patents by Inventor Scott Mudlin

Scott Mudlin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Side curtain air bag deployment pillar bracket and garnish
    Patent number: 7585009
    Abstract: A bracket for placement between the A-pillar and pillar garnish in an automobile, wherein the bracket includes a base and first and second mounting flanges for use in attaching the bracket to the A-pillar structure. The bracket also includes first and second handle flanges for use in attaching an occupant grab handle to the bracket. The bracket also includes a garnish mounting flange located between the base and handle flange. The garnish is secured to the bracket allowing the garnish to deflect slightly inwards and outwards, but not to such an extent that damage to the garnish occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Justin Longwell, Scott Mudlin, Grant Foreman
  • SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT PILLAR BRACKET AND GARNISH
    Publication number: 20080111395
    Abstract: A bracket for placement between the A-pillar and pillar garnish in an automobile is provided. The bracket includes a base and first and second mounting flanges for use in attaching the bracket to the A-pillar structure. The bracket also includes first and second handle flanges for use in attaching an occupant grab handle to the bracket. The bracket also includes a garnish mounting flange located between the base and handle flange. The garnish is secured to the bracket allowing the garnish to deflect slightly inwards and outwards, but not to such an extent that damage to the garnish occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Justin Longwell, Scott Mudlin, Grant Foreman